2024 | Waston, Erham Budi Wiranto, Mudzakir Ali, Noor Achmad, Deddy Ramdhani, Mutholfin, Andri Nirwana AN
Islamophobia and Communism are persistent prejudices in contemporary Indonesia. This study explores the relationship between Islamophobia and the issue of Communism in Indonesia today. The research used data from mass media and social media, along with a literature review, and analyzed using a philosophical approach. The findings indicate that government policies opposing Islamism are seen as Islamophobia. The tendency of Islamophobia arises from the government and the winning party's closeness to China, especially the Chinese Communist Party, leading to legal chaos and efforts to reduce Pancasila ideology. This presents a classic contestation between Islamism and Communism in Indonesia's socio-political realm. Islamophobia continues through negative imagery of Islam, Arabic, and Islamic politics. Islamic groups respond by strengthening Islamism under the pretext of defending the state ideology.
Research implications include understanding how Islamophobia develops and is maintained in Indonesia, impacting interreligious and interthought relations. It also affects public policy in addressing Islamophobia and society's understanding of communism. The study suggests that policies promoting tolerance and social justice can be developed. Further research could explore the same or related topics. The implications of this research extend beyond Indonesia, offering insights into global Islamophobia and communism stigma. The study provides insights into Indonesia's political dynamics, revealing how narratives and ideologies are used for political purposes. Keywords: Islamophobia, Communism, Contemporary Indonesia.Islamophobia and Communism are persistent prejudices in contemporary Indonesia. This study explores the relationship between Islamophobia and the issue of Communism in Indonesia today. The research used data from mass media and social media, along with a literature review, and analyzed using a philosophical approach. The findings indicate that government policies opposing Islamism are seen as Islamophobia. The tendency of Islamophobia arises from the government and the winning party's closeness to China, especially the Chinese Communist Party, leading to legal chaos and efforts to reduce Pancasila ideology. This presents a classic contestation between Islamism and Communism in Indonesia's socio-political realm. Islamophobia continues through negative imagery of Islam, Arabic, and Islamic politics. Islamic groups respond by strengthening Islamism under the pretext of defending the state ideology.
Research implications include understanding how Islamophobia develops and is maintained in Indonesia, impacting interreligious and interthought relations. It also affects public policy in addressing Islamophobia and society's understanding of communism. The study suggests that policies promoting tolerance and social justice can be developed. Further research could explore the same or related topics. The implications of this research extend beyond Indonesia, offering insights into global Islamophobia and communism stigma. The study provides insights into Indonesia's political dynamics, revealing how narratives and ideologies are used for political purposes. Keywords: Islamophobia, Communism, Contemporary Indonesia.